- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: Hornby
- Model: 5055286671852
- Weight: 1.30kg
- Dimensions: 41.00cm x 15.00cm x 10.00cm
- SKU: 5055286671852
Hornby Merchant Navy Class 35012 'United States Lines' – BR Malachite Green | OO Gauge | DCC Ready
Experience the might and innovation of Southern Railway engineering with Hornby’s stunning model of Merchant Navy Class No. 35012 ‘United States Lines’, finished in vivid BR Malachite Green and engineered for standout OO gauge performance.
Conceived by Oliver Bulleid in 1937, the Merchant Navy Class was the Southern Railway’s premier express engine, built to haul both luxury passenger services like the Golden Arrow and high-speed freight. With bold engineering choices—including air-smoothed casing, a welded steel firebox, and Bulleid’s infamous enclosed oil bath valve gear—these 4-6-2 Pacific locomotives blended modernity with muscle.
Locomotive 35012, originally numbered 21C12, entered service in 1945 and was one of the first to be rebuilt by British Railways in 1957. It served across the Southern Region before being withdrawn in 1967 and later scrapped at Newport.
Hornby’s faithful model of 35012 features a powerful 5-pole motor with flywheel, detailed cab, and smooth tender pickup operation. DCC-ready with an 8-pin socket, it’s fully compatible with the HM7000 Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder.
Key Features:
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Authentic Model: Captures rebuilt Merchant Navy Class 35012 ‘United States Lines’
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Historic Detail: BR Malachite Green livery with air-smoothed casing and sprung metal buffers
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DCC Ready: 8-pin socket compatible with HM7000-8TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder
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Powerful Drive: 5-pole skew wound motor with large flywheel for superior traction
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Realistic Construction: NEM tension lock couplings, tender pickups, and fully detailed cab
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Smooth Operation: Designed for OO layouts with Radius 2 curves or greater
Specifications:
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Scale: 1:76 (OO Gauge)
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Length: 29.1 cm
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Height: 5 cm
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Width: 3.5 cm
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Weight: 0.44 kg
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Wheel Configuration: 4-6-2
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Designer: Oliver Bulleid
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Class: Merchant Navy
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Livery: BR Malachite Green
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Gauge: OO
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Minimum Curve: Radius 2
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Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound
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Couplings: NEM Tension Lock
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Buffers: Sprung Metal Buffers
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DCC Compatibility: 8-pin socket for HM7000-8TXS decoder
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Age Suitability: 14+